Question

The ratio of berries to oranges is 10:1 if there are 25 oranges, how many berries are there?​

Answer 1

Answer: 250 berries

We can set up the proportion:

(10/1)=(x/25)

Then solve for x

Answer 2

250 berries

Explanation:

berries : oranges

10 1

We have 25 oranges so we need to multiply each side by 25

berries : oranges

10*25 1*25

250 25

There are 250 berries